Dr. Mark Vonnegut grew up on the Cape in the 50’s and 60’s. He did a variety of things, including writing and starting a commune in British Columbia, before going on to Harvard Medical School where he graduated in 1979. He completed his Pediatric Internship and Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has practiced pediatrics for over thirty-five years but doesn’t feel that old. Dr. Vonnegut has a teenage son at home to show him how little he knows. “Practicing pediatrics has been a joy and a privilege.”
Dr. Vonnegut published an article in The New England Journal of Medicine, “Is Quality Improvement Improving Quality? A View from the Doctor’s Office,” and has published several short pieces on pediatrics and other topics in The Boston Globe and The Patriot Ledger.
Dr. Vonnegut wrote The Eden Express, which was first published in 1975 and is still in print. His book, Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So, was published in 2010. His latest book, The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics, was released February 1, 2022.
He’s passionate about developmental and behavioral health as an integral part of Primary Care Pediatrics.
Dr. Anyanwu is a board-certified Pediatrician. She attended University of Michigan for medical school and completed residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. In medical school she traveled to India with Himalayan Health Exchange setting up mobile clinics in remote areas of the Indian Himalayas and Indo-Tibetan Borderlands. She has spent time in hospitals in Kenya and Nigeria. Dr. Anyanwu has done research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She completed a Public Health fellowship program at the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. She was also a fellow with the Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars, funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center. She has published her work in peer-reviewed journals. She loves children and is passionate about primary care and Pediatric medicine. She strongly believes in partnering with families to improve the health outcomes of the children she serves. She enjoys spending time in nature, reading poetry, and traveling.
Sophie earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from Northeastern University. She started her career as a nurse in the pediatric intensive care unit at Mass General Hospital where she has worked for six years, taking care of some of the sickest pediatric patients. Sophie had the opportunity to complete a clinical rotation at MVPediatrics as a part of her master’s program and later joined the MVPediatrics’ team as a nurse doing telephone triage for several months. Having spent time learning from and working alongside the MVPeds’ team, there was no doubt in her mind that this would be the best place to embark on her career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. In addition to her work in the Boston area, Sophie also uses her clinical skills to provide nursing care to patients and mentor staff in rural Haiti through her involvement with the Saint Rock Haiti Foundation (SRHF) as an active volunteer, member of the Clinical Practice Committee, Co-Chair of the Nursing Committee, and Co-Chair of the Emerging Leader Board. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her dog, as well as running and traveling.
Madison graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in marketing before deciding to pursue a career in nursing. She then attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, specializing in pediatric primary care.
Madison is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She is a member of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as well as American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She is excited to join a great team of providers at MVPediatrics and is looking forward to creating relationships with patients through evidence based practice, trust, and respect.
Madison lives in Boston and loves to enjoy all the city has to offer. In her free time, she likes to cook, travel, go to the beach, and cheer on all Boston sports teams!
Barbara Healey received her BSN at Boston College. After eight years at Massachusetts General Hospital, which included working in general pediatrics, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care, she attended Northeastern University and received her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Barbara worked at Harvard Pilgrim for fourteen years in the pediatric urgent care department. While Barbara was at MGH, Dr. Vonnegut was the senior resident of the pediatric service. They shared a formative professional experience and similar approach to care. In June of 2006 Barbara came to MVPediatrics.
“I love our personalized practice with its emphasis on individualized care. My goal is to empower parents with the knowledge they need to support their child’s health and development and have some fun along the way.”
Barbara has taught pediatric nursing clinical classes at Boston College, Quincy College, and Laboure College.
Dr. Collen Kelly attended The University of Vermont College of Medicine where she also completed her residency. During residency, Dr. Kelly was a Resident Coordinator for Spectrum Youth and Family Services Health Clinic where she provided free medical care to homeless and underprivileged children and adolescents. Following her residency, Dr. Kelly worked as a primary care pediatrician in Middlebury, VT. Dr. Kelly and her husband, Dr. Stuart Braun, relocated to the South Shore in the fall of 2004. In 2006, after spending two years at home with her children, Sam and Grace, Dr. Kelly decided it was time to return to the job she loves – primary care pediatrics. “Taking care of my own children has made me a better pediatrician,” says Dr. Kelly. When not juggling their work schedules, she and her family love to be outside biking, hiking, kayaking, and skiing.
Jen received her undergraduate nursing degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst. After graduation, she worked as a new RN at Boston Medical Center in the Neonatal ICU, taking care of the city’s most fragile babies for over 6 years. It is while working as a nurse in the hospital that she decided to transition to the outpatient setting and help children and families stay well outside of the hospital! Jen went back for her Masters in Nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Charlestown, MA. She is excited to begin her career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at MVPediatrics and join this amazing team of pediatric providers. Jen lives in Plymouth with her husband and daughter, an older cat named Zoe and Hayden the dog. Jen and her family enjoy walks on the beach and long bike rides exploring this beautiful state!
Dr. Marcus Neafsey is originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, but relocated to New England to study biology and psychology at Boston University. After graduating and doing research on schizophrenia for a year at the University of Pennsylvania, he returned to New England to attend the Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. Dr. Neafsey then completed his pediatric residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. He has chosen to practice primary care pediatrics because he is passionate about the benefits of preventative medicine and supporting children through their formative years. He has particular interests in safe sleep, asthma, and mental health. Outside of work he enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and scuba diving.
Annette Radzevich graduated from Northeastern University and is certified by The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has worked as a nurse practitioner, nurse manager, and student preceptor for over 20 years. Annette is a native of Boston and resident of the South Shore for many years. She has four grown children and six grandchildren, all living on the South Shore. In her free time, Annette enjoys music, gardening, and yoga.
Hope is an Independently Licensed Certified Social Worker who comes to MVPediatrics with experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She received her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and has worked as a clinician in adolescent health and pediatric primary care settings. Having received training in a variety of treatment modalities, Hope’s therapeutic approach is warm, approachable, and tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. Her focus is on maintaining a safe and compassionate environment where each individual has the opportunity to discover and cultivate self-understanding, resilience, acceptance, and change. In addition to her work as a clinician, she serves as a board member of the Saint Rock Haiti Foundation and leads a committee tasked with bringing mental health services to a community-based health clinic in Haiti. After over a decade in New York City, Hope has recently returned to her roots in Massachusetts. She enjoys hiking the Blue Hills with her husband, candle-making, and watching documentaries.
Kristen is a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience. She has worked in pediatrics, maternity, NICU and PICU at South Shore Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. She also has been a clinician in the Boston Public School System and an Adolescent Psychiatric Day Program. She enjoys working with children of all ages but specializes in adolescent health, anxiety, depression and school/adjustment issues. She is told she has a welcoming, calm way and is easy to talk to by her clients. She utilizes a strength-based approach using many modalities including CBT, DBT, family systems and mindfulness. Kristen earned both her BA and MSW from Boston College. She is also a REIKI certified practitioner. She is married with two teenagers; a high school and college student. She enjoys yoga, running and reading and spending time with family and friends laughing since sometimes “laughter is the best medicine!”
Tuesdays, 8 AM – 8 PM
Katie joined the nursing team in 2020. Her previous experience at the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children has provided her experience in dealing with children with complex medical needs. Katie is a graduate of Curry College. Katie brings a positive outlook and ten years of nursing experience to our patients. In her spare time, Katie enjoys taking walks and spending time with her family.
Amanda joined MVPediatrics in 2017 as our Referral Coordinator, receptionist, and medical scribe. Her experience with medical administrative work helps to keep our front desk running smoothly.
Joan has been with us forever. She received her BSN from Boston College and worked at St. Margaret’s Hospital for much of her nursing career. Joan enjoyed teaching childbirth classes in several Boston area health facilities for many years, as well. She is our Medical Home Care Coordinator and provides services as a Reiki practitioner. Her two daughters have also worked with us, as well as being Oliver’s (Dr. Vonnegut’s son) babysitter.
Joan and her husband have three children and five grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing Tai Chi, gardening, sewing, reading, and spending time with her family.
Stacey is our Practice Manager who does anything and everything to keep the practice running smoothly. She joined MVPediatrics in 2016. Stacey has an extensive background in management and human resources. She worked at South Shore Mental Health, and was a Human Resources Analyst at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Stacey has been a certified Childbirth Educator and Birth Doula since 2004 and a CPR Instructor since 2017.
Stacey lives on the South Shore with her husband, four sons, and female rescue dog. She loves exploring the White Mountains, reading, and spending time with her family. Stacey is thrilled to be a part of the MVP team, helping to support families as they navigate their path to being parents.
Dr. Mingolelli is a Nurse Practitioner certified to provide psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and adults. She received her MSN and NP certification in Adult Primary Care Medicine from Simmons College and NP certification in Family Psychiatric Medicine from Northeastern University where she also received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice. Dr. Mingolelli has worked in the mental health field for many years, providing both therapy and medication management for a variety of psychiatric illnesses. She has been involved as a co-investigator with the development of new psychiatric medications. Prior to her psychiatric NP work, she provided both primary care and occupational medical care to adolescents and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She worked as a certified school nurse for many years, where she gained extensive experience in student health, learning disability, and special education needs.
Every other Wednesday, 10 AM – 5 PM
Emanuella joined us in 2016 as our Medical Records Coordinator and Receptionist. When a Medical Assistant position became available in 2018, Emanuella took her prior experience as a Medical Assistant and switched her career path here at MVPediatrics. Her calm, welcoming presence and experience with client services has become an essential part of our team. Additionally, Emanuella is fluent in Haitian Creole and has visited Haiti many times. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family, viewing art exhibits, and traveling.
Erica joined MVPediatrics in 2021. She graduated from Laboure College in 2019 before starting her nursing career as a Medical-Surgical nurse. After gaining experience in the nursing field, Erica made the transition to pediatric nursing, something she has always been passionate about and has learned first hand since becoming a mom. In her free time, Erica enjoys tropical vacations, skiing, and spending time with her family, dog and friends.
Caitlin received her MSW from Boston College with a concentration in Children, Youth, and Families. She comes to MVPediatrics with experience in working at a child and adolescent OCD Program, where she conducts individual, family, and group therapy. Caitlin has extensive training in anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, and specializes in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and has experience leading and co-leading DBT groups with adolescents, adults, and families. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families, and her calm style helps individuals feel validated and supported in learning skills to make positive changes in their lives. Caitlin enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and is an avid Boston sports fan!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM
Alexa is a nationally certified counselor and mental health therapist who began as an undergraduate studying psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After spending time working as an applied behavioral analysis counselor at a private school for children with severe autism diagnoses, Alexa moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue higher education. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Denver and began practicing in Colorado, ultimately earning her professional license. Alexa has experience utilizing various therapeutic approaches and tailors treatment specifically to each client. Working with adults and children who have intellectual, learning and cognitive differences, trauma, and anxiety are a few, among many areas, she has experience with. Alexa has recently returned to her roots in Massachusetts. She and her husband are enthusiastic baseball fans and are excited to be back to watch games at Fenway Park once again. Alexa is conversant in Greek.
Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 AM – 7 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
